Ch. 8 Test - Science and Exploration

Ch. 8 Test - Science and Exploration

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Flashcard

History, Social Studies, Science

5th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The period of time where modern science was created is referred to as?

Back

Scientific Revolution

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This man and his crew became the first people to circumnavigate the world.

Back

Ferdinand Magellan

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The economic system in which individuals and private businesses control most industries. In this system the buyer and seller thrive.

Back

Capitalism

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do you call explanations that scientists base on facts?

Back

Theories

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This Portuguese sailer receives credit for the success Portugal had on the seas. He built an observatory, a navigational school and became the first person to map a route along the west coast of Africa.

Back

Henry the Navigator

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The three-part slave trade route between Africa, the Americas and Europe was known as?

Back

Triangular Trade

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The New World refers to...

Back

Both North America and South America

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